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Wiring A Plug Flashcards

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Why must the fuse always be on the live side?

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If it was on the neutral side, the appliance would be at a dangerously high voltage even if the fuse blew.

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What does the earth wire connect to?

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The metal casing

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What is the purpose of the earth wire?

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To provide a low resistance path for current to flow down to earth if the live wire touches the metal casing.

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Why are fuses and switches always wired into the live side?

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If they were in the neutral side, the appliance would be live even if the appliance was switched off or the fuse was blown.

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GCSE Physics Unit 2 (15 decks)

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